School of Social and Political Sciences: Recent submissions
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The Transformation of Homeland Politics in the Era of Resettlement: Bhutanese refugees in Nepal and the diaspora
Published 2013-01-01This article examines how resettled Bhutanese refugees who lived in refugee camps in Nepal for two decades perceive, understand, and interact with their “home” country of Bhutan in the political sphere. It draws on initial ...Open AccessArticle -
Leaving in Droves from the Orange Groves: The NepaliBhutanese Refugee Experience and the Diminishing of Dignity
Published 2017-01-01Refugee situations can pose a threat to dignity due to the loss of land and livelihood. This chapter however argues that dignity is dynamic, and that autonomy and normalcy can play a role in restoring dignity at different ...Open AccessBook chapter -
Urbanity, Precarity, and Homeland Activism. Burmese Migrants in Global Cities.
Published 2013-01-01This article interrogates the link between urbanity and ‘precarity of place’ for non-citizen populations, relying on evidence drawn from the transnational homeland activities of Burmese migrants in two global cities (Bangkok ...Open AccessArticle -
Settling refugees in Australia: achievements and challenges
Published 2017-01-01This article examines the extent to which Australia fulfils its legal obligations for resettled refugees. This necessitates noting both the international frameworks that inform the rights accorded to refugees as well as ...Open AccessArticle -
‘Finally an academic approach that prepares you for the real world’: simulations for human rights skills development in higher education
Published 2019-08-15Effectively addressing violations of human rights requires dealing with complex, multi-spatial problems involving actors at local, national and international levels. It also calls for a diverse range of ...Open AccessArticle